Staggering IOPC investigation costs challenged by Federation

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'Staggering' IOPC investigation costs challenged by Federation

Data from 29 forces showing the bill for paying suspended officers between 2013 and 2018 was £29m.

Date - 3rd February 2021
By - Chris Smith

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In evidence to MPs investigating the role of the Independent Office for Police Conduct, the Police Federation said the time taken to resolve protracted investigations into officers is costing tens of millions of pounds. It claimed cases into...

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